http://iamkuhan.com/ExpertCitation/ExpertCitation004.mp3 Pitman, R.L., et al. 2016. Humpback whales interfering when mammal-eating killer whales attack other species: Mobbing behavior and interspecific altruism? Marine Mammal Science. #TeamKillerWhale Today we talk about a paper that’s been making the pop-sci rounds. Some people have claimed that... Continue Reading →

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Cuevas, J.M., Burch, T.J., & McCoy, K.M.

Episode 004: Tables, Tedium, and #TeamKillerWhale

AUG 10, 2016-1 MIN
Expert Citation

Episode 004: Tables, Tedium, and #TeamKillerWhale

AUG 10, 2016-1 MIN

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http://iamkuhan.com/ExpertCitation/ExpertCitation004.mp3 Pitman, R.L., et al. 2016. Humpback whales interfering when mammal-eating killer whales attack other species: Mobbing behavior and interspecific altruism? Marine Mammal Science. #TeamKillerWhale Today we talk about a paper that’s been making the pop-sci rounds. Some people have claimed that humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) are unilaterally fighting killer whales (Orcinus orca) just because they can, but we’re skeptical. Also, we’re #TeamKillerWhale. Follow us on Twitter! The Show: @expertcitation Joe: @JoeMCuevas Kelsey: @advsinchem Tyler: @TylerJBurch